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HomeWisconsinShell Lake Health Care Center

Shell Lake Health Care Center

802 E Cty Hwy B, Shell Lake, WI 548717154687292
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
50
certified

How Shell Lake Health Care Center Compares in Wisconsin

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
WI average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
WI average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
WI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.62 hrs/day
WI average
4.22 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.61 hrs/day
WI average
0.99 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
48.9%
WI average
46.9%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 3.62 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.22.
Reported RN time is 0.61 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.99.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 20, 2024
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 10, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,733/mo
Wisconsin median
Private Room
$10,828/mo
Wisconsin median
Washburn County 65+
4,553
27.3% of county
County Population
16,685
Washburn County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Shell Lake Health Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Shell Lake, Wisconsin with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
41.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Washburn
Last Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
40.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (18)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.25 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.62 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.27 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.9%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SHELL LAKE SNF LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 22, 2021
HANSEN, JONATHONDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 22, 2021
SPORE, JULIEDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 22, 2021
SENTRY BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 22, 2021
WIPFLI LLPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 22, 2021
COLVIN, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2025
DUGGER, KRISTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 14, 2022
HANSEN, JONATHONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 22, 2021
KLASSA, JENNIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 22, 2021
INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER SHELL LAKE, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 22, 2021
SHELL LAKE HCC HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 22, 2021
SHELL LAKE SNF LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 22, 2021
WIPFLI LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2025
COLVIN, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2025
DUGGER, KRISTINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 14, 2022
HANSEN, JONATHONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 22, 2021
KLASSA, JENNIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 22, 2021
SPORE, JULIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 22, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Shell Lake Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Wisconsin facilities
Shell Lake Health Care Center
Shell Lake, WICurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Dove Healthcare - Spooner
Spooner, WI10.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Care and Rehab - Cumberland
Cumberland, WI16.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Frederic Nursing and Rehab Community
Frederic, WI19.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
United Pioneer Home
Luck, WI22.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake
Rice Lake, WI24.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Heritage Lakeside
Rice Lake, WI24.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $115,181
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Shell Lake Health Care Center
Shell Lake, WI · Current facility
—3/53/54/5None recorded
Dove Healthcare - Spooner
Spooner, WI
10.9 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Care and Rehab - Cumberland
Cumberland, WI
16.3 mi3/52/55/5None recorded
Frederic Nursing and Rehab Community
Frederic, WI
19.2 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
United Pioneer Home
Luck, WI
22.4 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake
Rice Lake, WI
24.1 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Heritage Lakeside
Rice Lake, WI
24.9 mi1/51/54/5$115,181

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Shell Lake Health Care Center?▾
Shell Lake Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Shell Lake Health Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Wisconsin is $9,733/month for a semi-private room and $10,828/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Shell Lake Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Shell Lake Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Shell Lake Health Care Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 10, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Shell Lake Health Care Center?▾
Shell Lake Health Care Center provides 3.62 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 2.25 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.9%.
How many beds does Shell Lake Health Care Center have?▾
Shell Lake Health Care Center has 50 certified beds with an average of 41.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Shell Lake Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Wisconsin. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.